There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 21m£65–138Drive 110.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Bournemouthcar 110.3 mi
2h 29m£27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5h 31m£29–63Train, bus via Bridport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
5h 49m
Barnstaple to Bournemouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Bournemouth is 195 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Bournemouth is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Barnstaple to Bournemouth.
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What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–45
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45–70
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–50
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
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